Orchard View Elementary School

2770 LEFFINGWELL AVE NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525

www.fhps.net

407 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Orchard View Elementary School is a public school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and serves as part of the Forest Hills Public Schools (FHPS) district. Situated in a suburban setting on Leffingwell Avenue, the school is known for being part of a highly-regarded district that emphasizes strong academic achievement, a supportive learning environment, and comprehensive extracurricular engagement. As a member of the Forest Hills community, Orchard View benefits from the district’s focus on preparing students for future success through a well-rounded curriculum that incorporates both rigorous core academics and enrichment opportunities.

The school is committed to fostering a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and parents work closely together to promote student development. By leveraging the resources of the larger Forest Hills district, Orchard View provides students with access to modern facilities and a diverse array of programs designed to meet individual learning needs. Overall, Orchard View Elementary is recognized for its dedication to excellence in education and its goal of creating a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment for its elementary-aged student body.

407

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard View Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	16
Black	9
Asian	56
Two or More	25
American Indian	4

White
297 (73.0 %)
Asian
56 (13.8 %)
Two or More
25 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
16 (3.9 %)
Black
9 (2.2 %)
American Indian
4 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Forest Hills Public Schools
Phone:	(616)493-8930
Website:	http://www.fhps.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 64